Ross Greene in Maynard 5/22 @ 7 pm

[FYI - SEPAC]

May 22, 2012 - Dr. Ross Greene presents Collaborative Problem Solving

Dr. Ross Greene, renowned author of "The Explosive Child" and "Lost at
School" will be in Maynard to present on Tuesday, May 22 from 7 pm to 9 pm
in the Fowler School Auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard, MA. The
Presentation will introduce parents and educators to the Collaborative
Problem Solving Technique pioneered by Dr. Greene. We are pleased to
announce that this presentation is free thanks to a collaborative
partnership between SEPAC, the Maynard Family Association, the Green Meadow
PTO and the Fowler PTO.

Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) is a model for understanding and helping
kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The model was first
described in the book, "The Explosive Child", originally published in 1998
and is now in its 4th edition (2010). The CPS approach sets forth two major
tenets. First, challenging behavior in kids is best understood as the
result of lagging cognitive skills (in the general domains of
flexibility/adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem solving) rather
than as the result of passive, permissive, non-contingent parenting. And
second, the best way to reduce challenging episodes is by collaboratively
solving the problems setting them in motion in the first place (rather than
by imposing adult will and intensive use of reward and punishment
procedures). You can find out more about the CPS approach at
www.livesinthebalance.org.

The CPS Model has been applied in countless families, schools, inpatient
psychiatry units, group homes, residential facilities, and juvenile
detention facilities and has been shown to be an effective way to reduce
conflict and teach kids the skills they need to function adaptively in the
real world. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to
Jennifer O'Leary at 978-897-2705 or jennife...@verizon.net.